This is part of the North Carolina Railroad system which was built in 1849 as a 223 mile stretch of track connecting Goldsboro to Charlotte, stopping in Greensboro along the way. As a city, Greensboro flourished with the construction of the railroad. Here we see the track near Davie Street, Elm St. and Martin Luther King Drive. In the distance you see the back side of the Southern Railway Station, restored as J. Douglas Gaylon Depot, our multi-modal transportation center. The city's nickname, Gate City, came about in recognition of our rail-hub position.
On his blog, Jim Schlosser talks about the colorful train engines and cars seen passing through Greensboro. Preservation Greensboro Incorporated writes about the Elm St.Train Station. Faithful reader Sue, whose father worked for the railroad in Greensboro, has been requesting photos of trains, tressels, and train stations. We finally got out to take a few; so, here's to you Sue, a part of your world that we're including in the My World meme!
I think their time will come again in the not too distant future.
Posted by: Bill B | Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 08:03 AM
Great Photo. I enjoy railroads and their history. Thanks for posting!
Posted by: Woody | Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Fantastic photo! I've always found railroads and trains to be very interesting. I love to read up on their history in my spare time and learn more about them.
Posted by: Rebecca Hurst | Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM